Highlights from the life of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Pope Benedict XVI waving to the crowd gathered to greet him, as he stands on the steps of Westminster Cathedral, in central London, after celebrating Mass (PA)

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the first pope in 600 years to resign, has died. Here are highlights from his life.

April 16, 1927: Born Joseph Alois Ratzinger in Marktl am Inn, Germany, youngest of three children to Joseph and Maria Ratzinger.